How many days · Seychelles
How many days do you need in Seychelles?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
10 days is the sweet spot for Seychelles, and 5 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Five days allows three nights on Mahé or Praslin with a day trip to La Digue. Ten days gives time for three or four nights each on Mahé and Praslin plus two on La Digue, with boat trips to Curieuse, Cousin and the Sainte Anne marine park.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 10 days
- Minimum
- 5 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 11.9 h (May) to 12.4 h (Jan)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Anse Source d'Argent, Vallée de Mai, Anse Lazio and Morne Seychellois National Park |
| 2 days | Rushed | Morne Seychellois National Park, Copolia Trail and Anse Major trail |
| 3 days | Rushed | Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Victoria town walk and National Botanical Gardens |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Praslin from Mahé |
| 7 days | Good | A slow trip with day trips such as Praslin from Mahé and La Digue from Praslin |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Seychelles add up to roughly 30–39 hours of visiting time — about 4–6 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Curieuse Island (Full day), Anse Source d'Argent (Half a day) and Anse Lazio (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Anse Source d'Argent | Half a day | La Digue |
| Vallée de Mai | 1.5–2 hours | Praslin |
| Anse Lazio | Half a day | Praslin |
| Morne Seychellois National Park | 2–4 hours | Central Mahé |
| Copolia Trail | 2 hours return | Central Mahé |
| Anse Major trail | 3 hours return | Beau Vallon |
| Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market | 1 hour | Victoria |
| Victoria town walk | 1.5 hours | Victoria |
| National Botanical Gardens | 1 hour | Victoria |
| Sainte Anne Marine National Park | Half a day to full day | Off Victoria |
| Curieuse Island | Full day | Off Praslin |
| Cousin Island | Half a day | Off Praslin |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 10 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 5 days | Focus on Anse Source d'Argent and Vallée de Mai |
| With children | 11 days | Slower days and time for Sainte Anne Marine National Park |
| With day trips | 12 days | Add Praslin from Mahé and La Digue from Praslin |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in May (about 11.9 hours of daylight) than in January (about 12.4 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Seychelles with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 5 days enough in Seychelles?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 10 days is more comfortable. Five days allows three nights on Mahé or Praslin with a day trip to La Digue. Ten days gives time for three or four nights each on Mahé and Praslin plus two on La Digue, with boat trips to Curieuse, Cousin and the Sainte Anne marine park.
+Is a week too long in Seychelles?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Praslin from Mahé and La Digue from Praslin.